Redhill, Nottinghamshire facts for kids
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| Population | 2,000 (approx) |
| OS grid reference | SK 58095 46461 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode district | NG5 |
| Dialling code | 0115 |
| Police | Nottinghamshire |
| Fire | Nottinghamshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Redhill (/rɛdˈhɪl/) is a small community in Nottinghamshire, England. It is part of the larger town of Arnold. Redhill is about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Nottingham city. Around 2,000 people live here. Many residents travel to work or school in other places.
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What Can You Find in Redhill?
Redhill does not have a main shopping area. However, it has some important places. You can find Redhill Academy, which is a special school for performing arts. There is also a Leisure Centre where people can exercise.
You can also find Redhill Stores and a newsagent. For food and drinks, there are two pubs: 'The Ram Inn' and 'The Waggon And Horses'. Redhill also has the closest public cemetery for people living in the Arnold area. Other local businesses include a hair salon and car garages.
Getting Around: Bus Services
Redhill is well-connected by bus. Several bus routes serve the area. These buses help people travel to nearby towns and cities.
Nottingham City Transport
- 87: This bus goes from Nottingham to Arnold. It passes through Sherwood, City Hospital, Edwards Lane, and Redhill.
Stagecoach Services
- Pronto: This service connects Chesterfield, Mansfield, and Nottingham.
- Sherwood Arrow: This bus travels between Worksop, Retford, Ollerton, and Nottingham.
Redhill's Past: A Brief History
Historians believe Redhill got its name from the red, clay-like soil found on the hill in the area. A main road, now called Mansfield Road (part of the A60), runs through Redhill. This road leads north out of Nottingham.
Long ago, before the 1800s, Redhill was thought to be the southern edge of Sherwood Forest. If travelers wanted to go safely through the forest to Mansfield, they could hire a guide. The 'Guide House', where guides could be found, used to stand on Mansfield Road. It was located north of Roscoe Avenue, but it is no longer there.
